Japan 1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō", 1774
Iron alloy; 久二 "ku-ni" reverse
Information
Country
Japan
Japan
Currency
Mon
(683 – 1953)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō"
Year
1774
Composition
Iron
Shape
Round with a square hole
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Cast
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
23
Thickness (mm)
1.4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Mon "Kan'eitsūhō" from Japan. Issued in 1774. Struck in Iron. Measures 23 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- 4 kanji surrounding hole (Currency of Kan'ei)
- Reverse
- Mintmark "Ku" above, and "Ni" below the hole (Ku (Kuji district) 2 (2nd issue))
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1774) 久二 | — | DHJ# 4.212 ; claw on 寛 | 62% | |
| ND (1774) 久二 | — | DHJ# 4.213 ; no claw on 寛; different calligraphy | 6% |
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